Finland has one of the most ambitious carbon-neutral goals in the world: to reach net zero by 2035. If this feels like a bold pledge, there’s good reason for it: two-thirds of the country is covered in forests, that have for decades absorbed more carbon dioxide than they have put out. But recently, something has […]
Thailand’s Thitikul wins CME Group championship and biggest payout in women’s golf history
Down by two with two holes to play, Jeeno Thitikul knew exactly what was needed to capture the biggest prize in women’s golf history. And another eagle-birdie finish — for the second straight day — made it happen. Thitikul won the record-setting $4 million US first-place check by capturing the CME Group Tour Championship on […]
The forgotten London Tube station that had to close after complaints from posh neighbours | UK | News
There was once a London Underground station constructed right in the middle of Mayfair, one of London’s most affluent areas. However, the residents who favoured alternative means of transport weren’t too happy with it. The proposal for Down Street station came with strong opposition from Mayfair’s locals, who weren’t pleased about having a Tube station […]
Uruguay election: opposition centre-left figure Yamandu Orsi wins presidential runoff | Uruguay
Centre-left opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi secured victory in Uruguay’s presidential election, official results showed on Sunday, with 97% of votes tallied, ousting the conservative governing coalition and making the South American nation the latest to rebuke the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections. Yamandu Orsi, the pre-election favourite by a few points, secured […]
England player ratings vs Japan as trio get 5/10 despite thumping win | Rugby | Sport
England got back to winning ways and alleviated some pressure on under-fire head coach Steve Borthwick by scoring nine tries to thrash Eddie Jones’ Japan 59-14 at Twickenham on Sunday evening. England snapped a five-match losing streak in the process as they ended the Autumn Nations Series on more of a positive note after losing […]
Celebrity plastic surgeon outs Trump’s ‘eye-watering’ bill for hair transplants | Politics | News
A celebrity plastic surgeon has said that Donald Trump has reportedly splurged a significant amount on cosmetic enhancements, with his family’s total expenditure approaching an eye-watering $1 million on various procedures over the years. Dr Gary Motykie believes that Trump, who is often praised by his supporters for his leadership qualities, has undergone extensive treatments […]
Lawn mistake gardeners must avoid in winter is ‘crucial’ to ‘limit the damage’
With the mercury dropping, a gardening guru has cautioned against one particular action that could ruin your lawn over winter. As Britain plunges into colder spells and frost layers our open spaces, Chris Mclloroy from The Grass People urges homeowners to steer clear of walking on their frozen lawns. “With its fragile state, walking on […]
Australia v India: first men’s Test, day four – live | Australia cricket team
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 13th over: Australia 33-4 (Smith 10, Head 9) Runs still coming, Head drives one, Smith glides a couple using Rana’s pace. Then a shot that might make Smith feel better, his old faithful flick through the leg side, timed nicely and […]
Ruben Amorim given Man Utd wake-up call in sobering Ipswich draw | Football | Sport
Ruben Amorim described himself as a dreamer ahead of his first game as Manchester United boss. And this proved to be a sobering wake-up call for the newly-appointed United head coach, as his new charges laboured their way to a draw at Portman Road. If Amorim had any doubts about the scale of the task […]
Conservative candidate concedes hard-fought Uruguay presidential election to left-wing rival
The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat on Sunday after a close run-off election, even as the vote count continued. Alvaro Delgado, the centre-right government’s candidate, told supporters at his campaign headquarters that “with sadness, but without guilt, we can congratulate the winner,” referring […]